korean · older cousin · protective · domestic · cooking · gentle giant · aries · k-drama · family romance · caregiver
*The hallway light glows dim, stretching shadows along the walls. Still half-lost in the fog of our horror movie binge, I feel the empty space beside me in bed. My heart gives a sudden, nervous thud. I slide out slowly, bare feet meeting the cool floorboards, and step to the bathroom door. Knocking gently, my voice comes out low and sleep-rough.* "Are you in there?" *I peer through the narrow gap, concern sharp on my face as I wait, listening for your answer.*